James Z Passwaters Obituary
We are sad to announce that on February 25, 2026, at the age of 69, James Z Passwaters of Georgetown, Delaware passed away. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of James Z Passwaters to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Lawrence Z. Passwaters and Jean Passwaters. He is survived by: his wife Deborah Passwaters; his children, Allison Vande Kappelle and Andrew Passwaters (Meg); his stepdaughter Audrey Aldrich; his grandchildren, Riley, Brennan, Sienna, Isaac, Tylor, Kaley and Christian; his sisters, Phyllis Jerman (Harold) and Norma Shelton (Bucky); and his niece Jeni Shelton (Rob). He is also survived by numerous other family members and close friends.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be sent to the Division of Fish & Wildlife. Donation Fund, Attn: Pam Severson, 89 Kings Highway, Dover, DE 19901 so that his life-long passions can be continued.
